Scheffler Struggles in Masters Second Round

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler drops down leaderboard after water hazard troubles.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting Scottie Scheffler's golf swing and ball trajectory broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, conceptually representing the ups and downs of his second-round performance.Scheffler's uncharacteristic struggles on the second day of the Masters have opened the door for other top players to make a move.Sebring Today

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler had a disappointing second round at the Masters tournament, shooting over par after finding the water hazard twice. The poor performance has dropped Scheffler down the leaderboard, putting his chances of winning his second green jacket in jeopardy.

Why it matters

Scheffler was the heavy favorite coming into the Masters, having won the tournament just last year. His struggles on the second day have opened the door for other top players to make a move and potentially claim the prestigious title.

The details

Scheffler carded a 2-over-par 74 in the second round, a significant drop-off from his opening-round 68. The key moments came when he found the water on the 12th and 15th holes, leading to a pair of bogeys that derailed his round. Prior to this tournament, Scheffler had not shot over par at the Masters since 2020.

  • Scheffler shot a 68 in the first round on Thursday, April 10.
  • Scheffler's second round 74 was played on Friday, April 11.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The current world No. 1 golfer and defending Masters champion.

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What they’re saying

“It was a frustrating day out there, no doubt about it. I'll need to regroup and come back stronger tomorrow.”

— Scottie Scheffler

What’s next

Scheffler will look to bounce back in the third round on Saturday, April 12, as he tries to regain the lead and position himself for a potential second Masters title.

The takeaway

Scheffler's struggles on the second day of the Masters have opened the door for other top players to make a move and potentially claim the green jacket. The world No. 1 will need to regroup and put together a strong performance in the final two rounds to defend his title.